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PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings
May 13, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, Governor Newsom released his May … Continue reading “PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings”
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New Disability Caucus Created and Signing of Section 504 Commemorated with Assembly Resolution 179
May 13, 2024
Last Thursday the California Assembly voted on and unanimously approved ACR 179 (Jones-Sawyer), a new resolution that recognizes the importance … Continue reading “New Disability Caucus Created and Signing of Section 504 Commemorated with Assembly Resolution 179”
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A Mother’s Day Reflection
May 11, 2024
By Felisa Strickland, Parent Advocate, and Board Member, The Arc of California Before I became a mother, this day was … Continue reading “A Mother’s Day Reflection”
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Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature
April 21, 2024
By Pat Hornbecker, Board Chair, The Arc of California California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, who is the parent of a child … Continue reading “Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature”
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SB 882: Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Disabilities and Law Enforcement Holds First Meeting
April 21, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, the SB 882 Advisory Council … Continue reading “SB 882: Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Disabilities and Law Enforcement Holds First Meeting”
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LA Times Articles Highlights Impact of Governor’s Proposed Funding Cuts to Disability Services
April 21, 2024
Last week, the Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Karen Garcia published an important investigative article showing how Governor Newsom’s proposed … Continue reading “LA Times Articles Highlights Impact of Governor’s Proposed Funding Cuts to Disability Services”
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The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Alleged Torture in Group Home, Prompting Urgent Reforms to Prevent Abuse
April 8, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California The Arc of California and The Arc of Los Angeles … Continue reading “The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Alleged Torture in Group Home, Prompting Urgent Reforms to Prevent Abuse”
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Update on Priority Legislation by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration
April 8, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc-UCP California Collaboration AB 2360 introduced by Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon (Family … Continue reading “Update on Priority Legislation by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration”
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Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 Chair Declares Proposed Funding Cuts for Disability Services a Priority
March 25, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The March 21st Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 on Health and … Continue reading “Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 Chair Declares Proposed Funding Cuts for Disability Services a Priority”
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No More Deaths! – Police Interactions Must Be Improved
March 25, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director The Arc of California The Arc of California mourns the death of Ryan Gainer, a … Continue reading “No More Deaths! – Police Interactions Must Be Improved”
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